Ah, Summer. As thoughts of sunshine, pool time, and vacations on sandy white beaches enter our minds, another thought comes with it: swimsuits.
Soon dressing rooms will flood with women trying on swimsuits to see which ones hide and accentuate the right body parts, and chances are, you'll be a part of that flock. Eventually, you'll buy one and await the perfect moment for you to reveal yourself in your brand new bikini. But, before you do, you hear a tiny voice in the back of your head asking, "Should I wash this before wearing it? Can I get an STD from a new swimsuit?"

We’ve noticed here at STDCheck.com that there is some confusion surrounding HPV (Human PapillomaVirus) and herpes. Considering the similarities between the two STDs, this is completely understandable. Both cause unsightly skin conditions, are incurable, and are by far, the most common STDs in the U.S. today.

If you're experiencing some bodily discomfort, don't be so quick to chalk it up to the flu. There are a lot of flu-like STD symptoms that disguise themselves as normal body ailments. If you've recently engaged in risky behavior, and you're experiencing some unfamiliar symptoms, read this list! These symptoms may seem like normal allergy, cold, or flu symptoms, but in reality, they could be STD symptoms in disguise. So please, for your
sake, if you have any of these STD symptoms, get tested immediately!

Vagina treatments are unnecessary!
Trendy vaginal treatments are marketed to women, but they are unnecessary. Douching and hair removal can be done without entirely– Both of these unnecessary vagina "treatments" can have adverse side effects, and can lead to more harm than if they were not done in the first place. The vagina is a self-cleaning and self-lubricating part of the body. Douching interferes with this natural process and introduces harsh dyes, perfumes, soaps and chemicals to this incredibly sensitive area, disrupting the normal balance of good bacteria that is supposed to be there.

Have you ever thought that you were allergic to your partner (or their privates)? There are a surprising number of foreign substances you may be exposed to during sex that the body may have an allergic reaction to. Sex-related allergies are real, and if you are allergic to seminal fluid, latex, or even chemicals used in feminine hygiene products, you likely already know this.

Going to the doctor or OB/GYN for an annual exam can be stressful and uncomfortable enough without having to add the confusion of what all is going on to the appointment. We walk you through what typically occurs at a well-woman's exam and Pap smear, so that you know what to expect and which STD tests to ask your doctor for if they aren't done automatically.

We answer all the questions regarding the disturbing sexual trend of "Stealthing" and other condom sabotaging acts including: What is stealthing? Is stealthing legal? Is stealthing rape or sexual assault? What are the potential risks involved with stealthing?